After its return to Earth, an unexpected discovery on the Starship’s shield fascinates engineers
Two new videos released by SpaceX show much more than just images of the splashdown. In fact, they reveal an impressive technical achievement. After re-entering the atmosphere, the Starship faced extreme conditions despite a deliberately incomplete heat shield. And that is exactly what the engineers wanted to observe. SpaceX founder Elon Musk continues to pursue […]
Scientists shocked: remains of one of the most primitive mammals known found in Greenland
There are archaeological discoveries that rewrite history, but on this occasion, what has caused an earthquake in science is a small fragment of a jawbone found in Greenland, which has shaken palaeontology. While investigating rocks from the early Jurassic period, scientists have discovered the fossilised remains of a primitive mammal. It is the oldest known […]
Learn how to make a homemade diffuser using an old perfume bottle
With items and ingredients you have at home, learn how to make a homemade diffuser with an old perfume bottle. Using just two ingredients, create a homemade diffuser in a few simple steps. When we want our home to smell nice, we use various techniques and products such as perfumes, sprays, incense, etc. However, one […]
Researchers have designed cells that eliminate tumours and evade the immune system. A major breakthrough
5 questions about immunotherapy Immunotherapy is a treatment that aims to stimulate the body’s immune defences. It is… Genetically modified human cells to treat cancer that are both ‘ready to use’ and resistant to patients’ immune systems? This is what a team of American researchers has just developed, and it could well revolutionise the care […]
Boiling lemon peels with cinnamon at home: what it is used for and why it is recommended
Learn about the different benefits of this combination in the home. Home remedies are increasingly used in the home to clean, perfume or disinfect rooms. In this context, there is one in particular that has different uses and can be implemented without spending too much: boiling lemon peels and cinnamon. The mixture is simple but […]
There are some people who have been continuously farming the same piece of land since 1843: the oldest experiment in the world
One of the world’s greatest scientific revolutions arose from a small experiment. One that is still ongoing 160 years later. It was 1832 and John Bennet Lawes had just turned 17, owned a huge estate in the heart of Hertfordshire and had plenty of free time. He had just been expelled from Oxford and had […]
These autumn vegetables grow back on their own thanks to a simple step during harvesting
Did you think you were done with your vegetable garden until next spring after your last summer harvest? Well, think again, because this little step after harvesting can make these autumn vegetables grow back as if by magic. Growing your own vegetables allows you to enjoy delicious fresh produce at home, without having to go […]
The largest ocean current on the planet is showing signs of disruption: researchers are concerned
It transports 182 million cubic metres of water every second and connects the three major oceans of the globe. Today, scientists believe that this invisible giant, the largest marine current on Earth, is changing. This movement could disrupt the climate and global ecosystems. The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) forms a huge loop around the white […]
You can now explore the universe from your living room
The result of international collaboration, the Effort.jl programme is ushering in a new era for digital cosmology. It makes it possible to reproduce the evolution of large structures in the universe at unprecedented speed, giving researchers a more detailed view of the mechanisms that govern matter and space-time. Observing the universe has always required colossal […]
White vinegar: 10 magical uses for the home!
Transparent, discreet, almost mundane, white vinegar is now regaining an aura that we thought was lost. Produced by converting beet sugar into acetic acid, it symbolises the great return of natural products to domestic cleaning. Sold for less than £1 a litre, it can replace a whole host of specialised cleaning products. Eco-friendly, economical and […]